Doc: Orange poor, elderly will suffer most TexasThe elderly and poor will be hardest-hit when Baptist Orange Hospital stops in-patient services June 1 because they are less able to travel 30 miles to the nearest hospital, said Dr. Calvin Parker, the hospital's chief of staff. Elderly patients who regularly need medical attention for conditions like gallbladder, pneumonia, infections and skin diseases will have to make a half-hour trip to ...March 03 2015

Evans ruled incompetent, committed to mental hospital Graham, Texas After a court appointed forensic psychologist found that defendant Jacob Evans was not currently competent to stand trial, a Parker County judge signed an order Monday afternoon finding Evans incompetent to stand trial at present and committing him to a maximum security state mental hospital for a period not to exceed 120 days. Evans is accused of killing his mother and sister Oct. 4, 2012 in ...October 21 2014

Teen accused in killings incompetent for trial TexasWEATHERFORD, Texas (AP) â A North Texas judge has determined a teenager accused of fatally shooting his mother and 15-year-old sister is incompetent to stand trial. Parker County prosecutor Robert DuBoise said in a statement Tuesday that Evans could eventually be tried on capital murder charges if mental health professionals "can assist him in regaining competency."October 21 2014

Duo indicted for capital murder in death of Denison man Clayton, Texas SHERMAN, Texas -- The Grayson County District Attorney's office said Dalton Clayton, 21, and Lisa Gibby, 41, have been charged with capital murder in the death of Albert Duane Parker, 48, of Denison.October 18 2014

Prison gang involved in Denison man's slaying; suspects could face the death penalty May, Texas GRAYSON COUNTY -- Two people could face the death penalty, accused of murdering a Denison man in May.Lisa Gibby, 41, Dalton Clayton, 21, are indicted on capital murder by terroristic threat in Grayson County. "The victim was kidnapped before he was killed," said Joe Brown, Grayson County District Attorney.The victim is Albert Duane Parker. His body was found in a field east of Sherman May 21st.Â October 10 2014

Parker County Child Care Center Faces Civil Lawsuit for Restraining Children With Duct Tape TexasDALLAS, Aug. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Â A Parker County day care center exposed for restraining young children with duct tape during nap time is now facing a lawsuit filed by Texas' Rasansky Law Firm on behalf of the family of a child who was illegally restrained. The lawsuit against Heart 2 Heart Montessori Academy in Willow Park, Texas, just west of Fort Worth, cites photographic evidence and ...September 06 2014

'Dedicated' Walmart employee killed by suspected drunk driver TexasHUDSON OAKS, Texas â Police said a 16-year-old girl who they believe had been drinking hit and killed a woman in a Walmart parking lot Monday. Just after 10 p.m. Monday, police in this Parker County community were called to the shopping center in the 2800 block of East Interstate 20, where a woman was lying unresponsive in the parking lot. Hudson Oaks Police Chief Brandon G. Mayberry said the ...August 15 2014

East Texas woman charged in death of daughter, 4 TexasHenderson County jail records show 25-year-old Stacie Marie Parsons of Athens was being held Tuesday on a charge of capital murder of a person under age 10. Sheriff's Chief Deputy Dan Parker said Tuesday that investigators have not released a possible motive in the case.July 22 2014

Texas man throws puppy from vehicle TexasAuthorities say Greer was arguing with his girlfriend in Parker County, west of Fort Worth, when he grabbed the Chihuahua mix from her lap and threw it out the window while driving along Interstate 20. The Parker County Sheriff's Office says the woman received medical care after telling authorities she was assaulted by Greer, whose criminal record includes convictions for burglary and evading ...June 16 2014

Authorities: Texas man throws puppy from vehicle TexasAuthorities say Greer was arguing with his girlfriend in Parker County, west of Fort Worth, when he grabbed the Chihuahua mix from her lap and threw it out the window while driving along Interstate 20. The Parker County Sheriff's Office says the woman received medical care after telling authorities she was assaulted by Greer, whose criminal record includes convictions for burglary and evading ...June 16 2014

Dog Shot, Left Dead In Cage With Newborn Nursing Puppies TexasA dog, still nursing her puppies, was shot in the head in Parker County, Texas. The authorities are on the hunt to find the person who killed the mother dog and apparently left her dead body in a kennel with ten infant nurslings that appear to be less than two-weeks old. A school bus driverJune 11 2014

Woman arrested for shooting dog in cage with 10 newborn puppies TexasPARKER COUNTY, Texas â Police have arrested a woman they say shot and killed a mother dog locked in a cage surrounded by her 10 puppies because she became agitated with the animal. Tammy Green Douglas, 44, of Springtown, Texas, was arrested Sunday and charged with cruelty to non-livestock animals. She was released after posting a [âŚ]June 11 2014

Man suffers minor injuries trying to put out fire TexasA Parker County man who attempted to put out a fire in his home and auto shop early Thursday morning was transported to the hospital for minor injuries after the fire got out of control and he had difficulty escaping.April 14 2014

Woman arrested, charged in fatal New Yearâs Eve stabbing of husband TexasHOUSTON â A woman has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal stabbing that happened in northeast Houston on New Yearâs Eve. Investigators said Karen Kiriago , 49, fatally stabbed her common-law husband Van Rogers, 54, at an apartment located in the 7100 block of Parker at about 8:25 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2013. Â Kiriago, initially told investigators that she was preparing ...March 22 2014

MCSO: Woman fatally shoots HFD firefighter she thought was trying to get into her home TexasMONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas â A frightened 64-year-old woman shot and killed a man she thought was trying to get into her Porter-area home Monday night, according to deputies. The man was later identified as 27-year-old Sam Keen, a firefighter for the Houston Fire Department. He lived next door to the woman. Mayor Annise Parker told KHOU 11 News Tuesday morning that Keen took a cab home after a ...March 21 2014

Teen shot in chest with pellet rifle TexasPARKER COUNTY â A 16-year-old boy was transported by helicopter to a Fort Worth hospital Tuesday night after he was shot in the chest with a pellet rifle.March 17 2014